Comfy shoes...

[alisonbestford]

Now you've all helped me 'get my head round Christmas' I was wondering whether anyone could help me regarding shoes with a good arch support?

Basically I've lived in my Crocs Athens or uGg boots for the last 3 years.
For several months I have been experiencing pain in my heels and aching calves - especially on first getting up in the morning...........

Looks like I need to buy some supportive shoes - and quickly!

I've just bought a pair of Clarkes supportive shoes for when I start work and have ordered some arch support insoles but I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good pair of walking shoes and, as I don't wear trousers / jeans often, shoes that would look okay with skirts?

The main problem I'm finding is that I haven't worn a 'regular' pair of shoes for so long that they all feel restrictive.......

 

[BRobson]

I had a friend at work with the same problem - wearing her UGGS were to blame I know the emu boots have better support.

She went to the local chemist who ordered her a pair of supportive insoles which made the world of difference to her and she still got to wear her regular shoes.

 

[wicket2005]

For several months I have been experiencing pain in my heels and aching calves - especially on first getting up in the morning...........

My Dad has this, he went to the Doctors and he said (gave it a proper name but I cannot remember it) that he has inflammed tendons and to take painkillers for it. He has to go back in a month's time if it has not cleared up.

 

[alisonbestford]

My Dad has this, he went to the Doctors and he said (gave it a proper name but I cannot remember it) that he has inflammed tendons and to take painkillers for it. He has to go back in a month's time if it has not cleared up.

I think it's plantar fasciitis.......I can take anti - inflammatories but realise that it won't get any better unless I wear more supportive shoes

Hopefully the arch supports will arrive soon but I still need shoes to put them in

 

[SammieG]

what about something like Crocs ginger? I have a pair of Cyprus Crocs and they are incredibly comfy... (but sandals so i cant wear them all winter!)... ginger look like agood replacement and I find crocs really support my feet in the right places.

 

[alisonbestford]

Thanks, they do look quite good

I love my Crocs but just think they may be a little too low heel wise - I had some 'Olivia' in the Summer and found I had a lot more heel pain and discomfort in my calves......

 

[BRobson]

Fit Flops give you very good support and have introduced boots for the winter

 

[natalielongstaff]

I cant help at all, i buy shoes purely for their looks

 

[alisonbestford]

I cant help at all, i buy shoes purely for their looks

 

[irongirlof12]

I cant help at all, i buy shoes purely for their looks

what are you like?

My feet hate being in shoes after a summer of being able to 'spread' and be free. It's like they have a mind of their own

 

[PoppyAnna]

My feet hate being in shoes after a summer of being able to 'spread' and be free. It's like they have a mind of their own